Digital Camera

QV-R3/QV-R4

Users Guide

Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this Users Guide, and keep the Users Guide in a safe place for future reference.
All the illustrations in this manual show the QV-R4. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the QV-R3 and QV-R4 differ from each other.

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INTRODUCTION

Unpacking

Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-30) Charger Unit (BC-20)

CD-ROM

Special USB Cable

Contents

2 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking... 2 Contents... 3 Features... 8 Precautions... 9
General Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation LED Backlight Lens Other 12

GETTING READY

Front Bottom Back Recording Mode Play Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 19 20

General Guide.. 16

Monitor Screen Contents.. 18
Indicator Lamps... 20 Attaching the Strap.. 21 Using the Soft Case (Option).. 21 Power Requirements.. 23
Using the Charger Unit To load the battery into the camera Battery Life Power Supply Precautions Using AC Power Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings 33

QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Ready.. 14 To record an image.. 14 To view a recorded image.. 15 To delete an image... 15
Using the On-screen Menus.. 34 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings. 36

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording Precautions 40

Recording an Image... 38

About Auto Focus About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Flash Unit Status Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Flash Precautions 48
Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode).. 59 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)... 60 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)... 62 Using the Best Shot Mode... 64
Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 65
Previewing the Last Image Recorded.. 42 Using the Optical Viewfinder.. 43 Using Zoom... 44

Using the Flash... 46

Using the Night Scene Mode.. 67 Shooting with Manual Exposure.. 67 Using the Movie Mode.. 69 Shooting at Fixed Intervals.. 70 Adjusting the White Balance.. 72
Adjusting White Balance Manually 73
Using the Self-timer... 49 Specifying Image Size and Quality.. 51
To specify the image size To specify the image quality 51 52
Selecting the Metering Mode.. 74 Using the Histogram.. 75 Recording Mode Settings.. 76
Specifying Sensitivity Enhancing Specific Colors Using the Filter Function Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Contrast Specifying Outline Sharpness Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera 81
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Auto Focus Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Using Focus Lock 57
Selecting the Focus Mode... 53
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift).. 58

PLAYBACK

PRINT Image Matching II.. 95 Exif Print... 95
Basic Playback Operation.. 82 Zooming the Displayed Image.. 83 Resizing an Image... 84 Cropping an Image... 85 Playing a Movie... 86 Displaying the 9-image View.. 87
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 88

OTHER SETTINGS

Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method.. 96 Turning the Key Tone On and Off.. 96 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen. 97 Using the Alarm... 97
To set an alarm Stopping the Alarm Changing the Date Format To switch between the home time and World Time screens To configure World Time settings To configure summer time (DST) settings 99

DELETING FILES

Deleting a Single File.. 89 Deleting All Files... 90
Changing the Date and Time Setting. 99 Using World Time... 100

FILE MANAGEMENT

Memory Folders and Files To protect and unprotect a single file To protect all files in memory To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images 94
Folders... 91 Protecting Files... 92
Changing the Display Language.. 102 Formatting Built-in Memory.. 103

DPOF... 93

USING A MEMORY CARD
To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions 106 107

Precautions

General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the QV-R3/QV-R4. All references in this manual to this camera and the camera refer to the CASIO QV-R3/QV-R4 Digital Camera. Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so creates the danger of serious accident. Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to CASIO service center. Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician immediately. Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the drivers vision and create the danger of accident. Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subjects eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes, especially with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.
INTRODUCTION Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc. Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO service center. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock. After making sure there is no more smoke coming from the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance. Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor besides the one that comes with this camera. Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire. If the cameras case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your nearest CASIO service center. Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in an accident. Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to personal computer memory. Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in camera memory.

2. Load the battery into the camera (page 25). 3. Configure screen message language, home
time zone, and current time settings (page 36).
4. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter release button the rest of the way down.

To view a recorded image

(See page 82 for details.)

To delete an image

(See page 89 for details.)

PR EVIE W

1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.

(Play Mode).

3. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the im-

1. 2. 3. 4.

Press the power button to turn on the camera. Align the mode dial with Press. (Play Mode).
Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete.
To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select Cancel.
5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select Delete.
6. Press SET to delete the image.
This section contains about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera.

General Guide

The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Open Terminal Panel Cover
1 Zoom controller 2 Shutter release button 3 Power button 4 Self-timer lamp 5 Flash 6 AF assist lamp 7 Lens 8 Terminal panel cover 9 USB port 0 DC IN 4.5V terminal

Bottom

A Battery compartment cover

B Tripod screw hole

* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.

F G H I

C Monitor Screen D Viewfinder E Diopter slider F Operation lamp G / DPOF (Self-timer/Continuous Shutter/DPOF) button H (Flash/Delete) button I MF (Macro/Infinity/Manual Focus/Protect) button J PREVIEW (Preview/Album) button K Mode dial
: Play Mode : Snapshot Mode : Best Shot Mode : Coupling Shot Mode : Night Scene Mode M : Manual Exposure Mode : Movie Mode : Interval Mode

MEN U DISP

K L M Q

Recording modes

L [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] M SET button N MENU button O DISP button P Strap ring Q Memory card slot cover

Monitor Screen Contents

The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the cameras status.

Recording Mode

Self-timer/Continuous

10s 2s

Play Mode Snapshot Best Shot Coupling Shot Night Scene Manual Exposure Movie Interval Recording modes
1-Image Self-timer 10 sec Self-timer 2 sec Triple self-timer Continuous Shutter indicator
Memory capacity (Remaining number of storable images)

Focus Mode indicator

None Auto Focus Macro Infinity Manual Focus

Image size

pixels (QV-R4) pixels (QV-R4) pixels (QV-R3) pixels pixels pixels Movie Recording: recording time (seconds)
Manual focus position Focus frame
Focusing complete: Lights green Focusing failed: Lights red Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.

Quality

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
Battery capacity EV value Date and time
Digital zoom indicator White balance indicator
None Auto Sunlight Shade Light Bulb Fluorescent Manual

Play Mode

Folder number/ File number Image protection indicator Image size
1712 pixels (QV-R4) 1680 pixels (QV-R4) 1536 pixels (QV-R3) 1200 pixels 960 pixels 480 pixels

Metering Mode indicator

Multi-pattern Metering Center-weighted Metering Spot Metering
An out of range aperture or shutter speed causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn amber.

Shutter speed value

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage.
Aperture value Movie record indicator Flash Mode indicator
None Auto Flash Off Flash On Red-eye reduction When auto flash is selected, the flash indicator appears when the shutter button is pressed half way to indicate that the flash will fire.

Zoom indicator

Left side indicates optical zoom. Right side indicates digital zoom.

Battery capacity

Date and time
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
Each press of the DISP button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.

Indicator Lamps

The color and condition (lit, unlit, flashing) of the indicator lamps keep you informed about the current status of the camera. For details, see Indicator Lamp Reference on page 133.
Green operation lamp Self-timer lamp

Indicators on (page 18)

Histogram on (page 75)

Indicators off

Monitor * screen off
* You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the Play Mode.

Red operation lamp

Attaching the Strap
Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration.
Using the Soft Case (Option)
We recommend that you keep the camera in the optional soft case when it is not in use. Attach the strap of the soft case to the ring as shown in the illustration. Soft case : QSC-4

SET MEN DISP

IMPORTANT! Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any other application. Never swing the camera around by the strap.
Use the buckle on the soft case strap to adjust its length.

Buckle

Insert the camera with the monitor screen facing downwards. Includes space for storage of an extra battery. Includes space for storage of an extra memory card.

1. Positioning the positive and negative terminals of the battery as shown in the illustration, attach the battery to the charger unit.
Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet.

2. The CHARGE lamp on

the charger unit should turn red, indicating that charging has started.
3. Charging is complete when CHARGE lamp
turns green. Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet, and then remove the battery from the charger unit.
s Optionally Available Battery
You can purchase additional NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery for use this with camera as required. Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery: NP-30 When an extra battery is not in use, keep it in the storage case that comes with each battery. Storing a battery with its terminals exposed creates the risk of shorting. If you are using only one battery, you should normally keep it loaded in the camera during transport. The battery that is bundled with the camera does not come with a storage case.
To load the battery into the camera

1. Slide the battery

cover on the side of the camera in the direction indicated by the arrow and then swing it open.

2. Slide the stopper in

the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration and hold it.

Stopper

s Inserting a Battery into Its Storage Case

3. Orienting the battery

so the contacts markings on the side of the battery are in the same order, from left to right, as the markings on the inside of the battery Contacts markings cover, slide the battery into the battery slot.

4. Swing the battery

cover up and then slide it closed as you press down at the point indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
IMPORTANT! Use only the special NP-30 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. NOTE To remove the battery from the camera, open the battery cover and hold the stopper so it does not stop the battery. Taking care to keep the battery from suddenly falling, angle the bottom of the camera downwards until the battery starts to come out. Next, pull the battery out the rest of the way.

Battery Life

s Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time at standard temperature (25C (77F)) until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life.
Operation Continuous Recording*1 Continuous Playback*2 (Continuous Snapshot Recording) Approximate Battery Life QV-R3 QV-R4 QV-R3 QV-Rminutes (720 shots) 110 minutes (660 shots) 220 minutes 220 minutes

*1 Continuous Recording Conditions Normal temperature: 25C (77F) Flash: Off Monitor screen: On Image recorded about every 10 seconds using the following operations: Zoom to full wide angle Auto Focus Zoom to full close-up Auto Focus Image recording *2 Continuous Playback Conditions Normal temperature: 25C (77F) Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
GETTING READY The above values are based a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.
s Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 46 for more information. Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page 33) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera. Use the DISP button to turn off the monitor screen.

s Low Battery Indicator

The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. If you continue to use the camera while the battery level is , camera power will automatically turn off. When this happens, charge the battery as soon as possible.
Battery Level Indicator High Low
Pressing the shutter release button while immediately shuts off the camera.

is displayed

Power Supply Precautions
s Battery Handling Precautions
q SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Congratulations upon your selection on this CASIO Product. Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use it for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and operating instructions on hand for future reference. NOTE All mentions of the battery in the following precautions refer to the CASIO NP-30 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of over-heating, fire, and explosion. Never use any other type of charger except the one specially specified for the battery. Use this battery only with a product for which it is expressly specified. Never use or leave the battery near open flame. Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to high heat. Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when it is connected to the charger unit. Never carry or store the battery together with items that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.). Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any way, or expose it to strong impact. Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Do not use or leave the battery under direct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in any other area subject to high temperatures. Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame.

GETTING READY If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. Battery fluid accidentally getting into your eyes can damage your eyes. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean tap water and then consult a physician. Be sure to read the Users Guide that comes with the camera and special charger unit before using or charging the battery. If the battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and proper handling instructions as contained in the Users Guide, and make sure that they handle the battery correctly. Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can cause skin irritation. q PRECAUTIONS DURING USE This battery is designed for use with a CASIO digital camera only. See your cameras Users Guide to find out if it supports use of this battery. Use only the special charger unit to charge the battery. Never use any other type of charger unit for charging. This battery initially not charged. Be sure to charge the battery before using it for the first time. Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge the battery in a location where the temperature is in the range of 10C to 35C (50F to 95F). Charging outside this temperature range can cause charging to take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail. Very limited operation following a fully charge indicates that the battery has reached the end of its service life. Replace the battery with a new one.
GETTING READY q BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Make sure you remove the battery from your camera when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when camera power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or a longer charging time. Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20C (68 F) or lower).

s Charger Unit Precautions
Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose voltage rating is different from that marked on the charger unit. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock. Never plug in or unplug the charger unit while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. Do not plug the charger unit into an outlet or extension cord that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock. The charger unit becomes slightly warm during charging. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. Unplug the charger unit from the power outlet whenever you are not using it.
q USING THE BATTERY See the Users Guide that comes with the special charger unit and the digital camera for information about charging procedures and charging time. When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in the digital camera or stored in its case.

Using AC Power

Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet.

s Adaptor Precautions

Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage is outside the rating marked on the AC adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of fire or electric shock. Use only the optional AC adaptor specified for this camera. Do not allow the AC adaptor power cord to become cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never try to modify the AC adaptor power cord, or subject it to severe bending, twisting, or pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. Do not overload extension cords or wall outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Should the cord of the AC adaptor become damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a replacement from a CASIO service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates the danger of fire or electric shock. Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the adaptor. Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has a battery installed. If you dont, the camera will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.
1. Open the cameras terminal panel cover. 2. Plug the AC adaptor to the DC IN 4.5V terminal.

DC IN 4.5V AC Adaptor

Terminal panel cover Power cord
AC adaptor: AD-C40 The AC adaptor can be used with any power source rated from 100V to 240V AC. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in another country, it is up to you to purchase the applicable power cord that matches the configuration of power receptacles in that country.

Do this: Press [ Press [ Press [ Press [ Press [ Press [ ] and [ ]. ]. ] and [ ]. ].

1. Turn on the camera,

and then align the mode dial with.
If you want to enter the Play mode instead, you would align the mode. dial with
Display the options available for a setting Select an option Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Register an option selection and return to the menu screen Exit the menu screen
] or press SET. ] and [ ].

PREVIEW

Press SET.

Mode dial Tab

2. Press MENU.
This displays the menu screen.

SET MENU

Press [

Press the MENU button.

Settings

[ ][ ][ ][ ]

Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item)
3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, and
then press SET to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings.
NOTE The recording mode menu appears if you press the MENU button before starting a record operation. It will not appear if you press the MENU button during a setup procedure, while the camera is standing by for recording of the second image of a Coupling Shot operation, etc. See Menu Reference on page 131 for more information about menus.

4. Use [ ] and [ ] to

select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [ ].
Instead of pressing [ ], you could also press SET.
Example: To select the Size item.
This applies the setting.
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. Display language Home city Date and time Note that the current date and time settings are used by the camera to generate the date and time that is stored along with image data, etc.
IMPORTANT! The cameras clock settings are cleared if power to the camera is totally cut off for about 12 hours. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the AC adaptor. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and time before using the camera. You also need to configure clock settings whenever you replace the battery. Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera.

1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the language you
want, and then press SET.
: Japanese English : English Franais : French Deutsch : German Espaol : Spanish Italiano : Italian
select the name of the city where you live, and then press SET.
5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want, and then press SET.
When you want to do this: Keep time using standard time Keep time using summer time (Daylight Saving Time) Select this setting: Off On
3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and
[ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press SET.
6. Set the current date and the time.
To do this: Move the cursor between settings Change the setting at the current cursor location Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [ Press [ Do this: ] and [ ] and [ ]. ].

Press DISP.

7. Press SET to register the settings and exit the

setting screen.

2. Align the mode dial

(Snapshot with Mode).

MF DPOF
This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Your camera is equipped with a variety of different recording modes. The explanation in this section is presented using the Snapshot Mode. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture settings in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the cameras built-in flash memory. You can also use optionally available SD memory cards and MultiMedia Cards (MMC) to store images (page 104).

Mode dial

3. Compose the image
on the monitor screen so the main subject is within the focus frame.
The focusing range of the camera is approximately 40cm (1.3) to infinity ().

NORMAL

02/02 12/: 58

1. Press the power

button to turn on the camera.
This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen.

Focus frame

You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 43).
When using the optical viewfinder to compose images, you can use the DISP button to turn off the monitor screen and conserve battery power.
4. Press the shutter release
button half way to focus the image.
When you press the shutter release button half way, the cameras Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values. You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.

q Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp It means this: The image is focused. The image is not in focus.

Shutter release button

Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp
Make sure you are not blocking the lens, the AF assist lamp, or the flash with your fingers while recording an image.

AF assist lamp

5. After making sure that the
image is focused properly, press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to record.
The recorded image is stored temporarily into buffer memory. After that, it is saved in the cameras built-in flash memory or onto a memory card, if one is loaded in the camera. You can record consecutive Continuous Shutter images as long as there is still buffer memory available to store them.

Recording Precautions

Never open the battery cover while the green operation lamp is flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in camera memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera. Never remove the memory card while an image is being recorded to the memory card. Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience some brightness or color problems with recorded images. The camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively dark subjects. For a dimly lit subject, the camera raises the sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off ( ) when recording a dimly lit subject (page 46).
The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the resolution setting you are using (page 140). Press the shutter release button gently to avoid camera movement.

About Auto Focus

Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording, or when recording the types of subjects listed below. Solid color walls or objects with little contrast Strongly backlit objects Polished metal or other brightly reflective objects Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns Multiple images that are varying distances from the camera Subjects in poorly lit areas Moving subjects Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not necessarily guarantee that an image is in focus. If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for some reason, try using focus lock (page 57) or manual focus (page 55).

3. Record the image.

Flash mode indicator
IMPORTANT! The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are preflashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases. Image recording may not be performed if you press the shutter release button while the red operation lamp is flashing.
s About Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera performs two pre-flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash operation for actual recording of the image. IMPORTANT! Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction. Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash or AF assist lamp flash operation. Before pressing the shutter release button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while one of the pre-flash operations is performed. Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.

Flash Unit Status

You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter release button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp.
The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire.

Red operation lamp*

* Red operation lamp
When the red operation lamp is this: Flashing Lit It means this: Flash unit is charging Flash unit is ready to fire
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting.

Flash Precautions

Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness.
1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the REC tab. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select Flash Intensity, and
4. Select the setting you want and then press
To do this: Fire the flash with strong intensity Fire the flash with normal intensity Fire the flash with weak intensity Select this setting: Strong Normal Weak

QV-R3/QV-R4 User Documentation Files
The QV-R3/QV-R4 user documentation available here has been divided among a number of files in order to facilitate downloading. You can download the entire manual, or you can save time by using the table of contents below to find specific information and then download only the files you need.
File 1 (File name : qvr3_r4_e_1.pdf) 2 INTRODUCTION
Unpacking... 2 Contents... 3 Features... 8 Precautions... 9
General Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation LED Backlight Lens Other 12

Using the Flash... 46

Flash Unit Status Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Flash Precautions 48
Using the Self-timer... 49 Specifying Image Size and Quality.. 51
To specify the image size To specify the image quality 51 52
File 2 (File name : qvr3_r4_e_2.pdf) 53 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Auto Focus Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Using Focus Lock 57
Selecting the Focus Mode... 53

QUICK START GUIDE

Getting Ready.. 14 To record an image.. 14 To view a recorded image.. 15 To delete an image... 15
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift).. 58 Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode).. 59 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)... 60 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)... 62 Using the Best Shot Mode... 64
Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup 65

GETTING READY

Front Bottom Back Recording Mode Play Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 19 20

General Guide.. 16

Monitor Screen Contents.. 18
Using the Night Scene Mode.. 67 Shooting with Manual Exposure.. 67 Using the Movie Mode.. 69 Shooting at Fixed Intervals.. 70 Adjusting the White Balance.. 72
Adjusting White Balance Manually 73
Indicator Lamps... 20 Attaching the Strap.. 21 Using the Soft Case (Option).. 21 Power Requirements.. 23
Using the Charger Unit To load the battery into the camera Battery Life Power Supply Precautions Using AC Power Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings 33
Selecting the Metering Mode.. 74 Using the Histogram.. 75 Recording Mode Settings.. 76
Specifying Sensitivity Enhancing Specific Colors Using the Filter Function Specifying Color Saturation Specifying Contrast Specifying Outline Sharpness Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Specifying Power On Default Settings Resetting the Camera 81
Using the On-screen Menus.. 34 Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings. 36

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the Recording Mode Monitor Screen Deleting an Image in a Recording Mode Adjusting the View of the Optical Viewfinder Optical Zoom Digital Zoom 45

PLAYBACK

Recording an Image... 38 Basic Playback Operation.. 82 Zooming the Displayed Image.. 83 Resizing an Image... 84 Cropping an Image... 85 Playing a Movie... 86 Displaying the 9-image View.. 87
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 88
Previewing the Last Image Recorded.. 42 Using the Optical Viewfinder.. 43 Using Zoom... 44

DELETING FILES

Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh... 114
Installing Software Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Transferring Files Over a USB Connection Transferring Files Using a Memory Card Memory Data Memory Directory Structure Supported Image Files Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions Creating an album Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings Viewing Album Files Saving an Album 130
Deleting a Single File.. 89 Deleting All Files... 90
Transferring Files to a Computer.. 118

FILE MANAGEMENT

Memory Folders and Files To protect and unprotect a single file To protect all files in memory To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images 94

Folders... 91 Protecting Files... 92
Using the Album Feature... 124

DPOF... 93

PRINT Image Matching II.. 95 Exif Print... 95

APPENDIX

Recording Mode Menu PLAY Mode Menu Recording Mode Play Mode Charger Unit Display Messages Main Specifications 140

OTHER SETTINGS

Menu Reference.. 131
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method.. 96 Turning the Key Tone On and Off.. 96 Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen. 97 Using the Alarm... 97
To set an alarm Stopping the Alarm Changing the Date Format To switch between the home time and World Time screens To configure World Time settings To configure summer time (DST) settings 99
Indicator Lamp Reference.. 133
Troubleshooting Guide.. 136 Specifications... 140
Changing the Date and Time Setting. 99 Using World Time... 100
Changing the Display Language.. 102 Formatting Built-in Memory.. 103
File 3 (File name : qvr3_r4_e_3.pdf) 104 USING A MEMORY CARD
To insert a memory card into the camera To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Memory Card Precautions 106 107
Using a Memory Card... 105

Copying Files... 107

To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 107 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 108
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM. 110 About the bundled CD-ROM.. 110 Computer System Requirements.. 111 Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows. 112
Getting Started Selecting a Language Viewing the Contents of the Read me File Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) Exiting the Menu Application 114 114